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CAUTION!
Do not drain gasoline in closed spaces, near a fireplace, etc. Do not smoke! Gasoline vapors
can cause explosion or fire.
B) Start the engine and let it run until all the gasoline has been used up.
C) Remove the spark plug. Use an oil container to fill approx. 20 ml of oil in the combustion chamber. Run the
starter motor to evenly distribute the oil in the combustion chamber. Replace spark plug.
2. Carefully clean and oil mower as described under "Lubrication" above.
3. Lightly oil the cutter to prevent corrosion.
4. Store the mower in a dry, clean and frost-protected place, out of reach of unauthorized persons.
CAUTION!
Engine must be completely cool before mower is stored.
NOTE:
- When storing any type of power equipment in a storage shed without ventilation or material,
- Equipment anti-corrosion precautions should be taken. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially the cables and all moving parts.
- Be careful not to bend the cables.
- If the starter cable becomes disconnected from the cable guide, disconnect and ground the spark plug
cable. Squeeze the blade control handle and pull the starter cable slowly. Slide the starter cable onto the
cable guide pin on the handle.
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Shut off the engine and let the engine cool down. Next, disconnect the spark plug wire and drain the fuel tank
according to the instructions in the engine manual. Make sure not to bend or damage the mower when
pushing it over obstacles.
12.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ISSUE
CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
The motor does not
start.
The throttle choke is not in the
correct position for the prevailing
conditions.
Move primer to correct position.
The fuel tank is empty.
Fill tank with fuel: See ENGINE OWNER'S
MANUAL.
The air filter element is dirty.
Clean air cleaner element: Refer to ENGINE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Loose spark plug.
Tighten spark plug: refer to ENGINE OWNER'S
MANUAL
Spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected from plug.
Install the spark plug wire on the spark plug.
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Electrode gap adjustment: refer to ENGINE
OWNER'S MANUAL
The spark plug is defective.
Install a new properly capped spark plug - refer
to ENGINE OWNER'S MANUAL
The carburetor is flooded with fuel.
Remove the air cleaner element and pull the
starter cable continuously until the carburetor
comes off and install the air cleaner element.
Defective ignition module.
Contact your service representative.
Engine starts hard or
loses power.
Dirt, water or dirty fuel tank.
Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill the tank with
clean, fresh fuel.
The vent hole in the fuel tank cap is
plugged.
Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
The air filter is dirty
Clean the air filter.